used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A PERFECT MAN.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading It was still early, and beautiful Ciscasset was not yet really astir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
Ciscasset
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From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
the act of departing
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
Dillson's
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From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was still early, and beautiful Ciscasset was not yet really astir.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A PERFECT MAN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still early, and beautiful Ciscasset was not yet really astir.
Jane's
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From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A PERFECT MAN.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was still early, and beautiful Ciscasset was not yet really astir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A PERFECT MAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
and nothing more
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A PERFECT MAN.
by chance
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
a light shade of red
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was still early, and beautiful Ciscasset was not yet really astir.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A PERFECT MAN.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
shop-girls
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From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
the season of growth
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
Tilda
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From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
top-coats
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From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ciscasset, perhaps most beautiful of Maine towns near the Canadian border, was particularly beautiful on the morning after 'Tilda Jane's departure from Hobart Dillson's cottage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The sun was still shining fervently--so fervently that men threw open their top-coats or carried them on their arms; the sky was still of the delicate pink and blue haze of the day before, the wind was a breath of spring blown at departing winter.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Few women were to be seen on the streets,--only a score of shop-girls hurrying to their work,--but men abounded.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was still early, and beautiful Ciscasset was not yet really astir.
